FAQ

Fiesta Week can be thought of as two main segments: Concert & Street Festival and Pavilion Week.

1. Concert & Street Festival (Sunday, June 21st)

   • Location: Memorial Park, downtown Oshawa

   • Time: Noon – 5;00 P.M.

   • Admission: Free!

   • What’s happening: Enjoy food booths, local vendors, a beer  garden, live music, and cultural performances. You can also learn about local cultural groups and communities.

2. Pavilion Week (Monday, June 22nd – Saturday, June 27th)

   • Visit various cultural pavilions throughout the week, at various locations around the city of Oshawa..

   • During the day: Stop by a pavilion for lunch.

   • In the evening: Pavilions host performances that showcase their unique cultures.

   • Note: Evening performances require a Fiesta Week Passport, which gives you access to all the pavilions for the entire week.

Breaking it into these two parts makes it easier to plan your Fiesta Week experience!

Yes, you will require a passport to visit a pavilion at 4:30 P.M. 

Adults – $10
Students (with valid student ID) – $5
Seniors (65+)- $5
Children (13 years of age and under) – Free

From June 22 – 27, Fiesta Week Pavilions offer food, cultural displays, and evening performances. A passport is required to enter all pavilions after 4:30 P.M. for the performances.

Proceeds from passport sales are split between the pavilions and the Oshawa Folk Arts Council, helping to support next year’s Fiesta Week and keep the festival going strong.

At various locations around the city!
Stay tuned for our map of all participating pavilions!

No. The Oshawa Folk Arts Council is made up entirely of volunteers and is a non-profit organization.

The Fiesta Parade is no longer held due to a combination of factors, including rising event costs, increasing logistical and safety requirements, and changes in volunteer and sponsorship support. Organizing a large public parade requires significant resources, road closures, insurance, traffic management, and community participation, all of which became more challenging to sustain over time.

Rather than continuing a parade that required extensive resources for a relatively short event, organizers chose to focus on creating a larger and more accessible celebration through the Fiesta Concert & Street Festival. This format allows more people to participate throughout the day, provides greater opportunities for local businesses, food vendors, community groups, and performers, and offers a wider range of entertainment for residents and visitors.

The Concert & Street Festival features live music, cultural performances, food and beverage vendors, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to gather and celebrate in a central location. By concentrating resources on these activities, organizers are able to deliver a vibrant community event that can be enjoyed by a broader audience while remaining financially and operationally sustainable.

While many people have fond memories of the parade, Fiesta continues to celebrate the community’s traditions and spirit in new ways. Today, the Concert & Street Festival serves as the official kick-off to Fiesta Week, bringing residents and visitors together to launch a full week of festivities, cultural events, entertainment, and community celebrations.